Liberty University Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students Receiving Aid
84%
Total Aid Amount
$285.902M
Financial Aid Official Website
www.liberty.edu/financialaid
These monetary benefits enable students to pay for their education without even having to repay back if it is in the form of scholarships and grants. Also, remember that you have a work-study program where a student will be involved in part-time work to pay for his tuition.
Planning on how to pay for college can be challenging. We’re here to help guide you through the financial aid process and provide assistance with your student account. Don’t stress about student finances, you’ll have enough to do, like hanging out with friends and studying for your classes.
Here are the few types of financial assistance that you could expect from Liberty university when enrolled.
Scholarships
Scholarships are one of the most important types of monetary benefits provided to those who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. A candidate is not required to pay back the scholarship amount that he/she receives.
There are numerous scholarships available to you based on the degree you choose which are given below.
Undergraduate Resident Scholarships
Are you a UG student and a resident of the USA? Here’s what you get from the LU to pay off your tuition and other expenses.
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Book Dollars
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Canadian Student Initiative
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Central Virginia Community College (CVCC)
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Champion Award
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Graduated yearly award
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Children of Fallen Heroes
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Liberty Academic Scholarship.
There are more scholarships available which can be found here
Resident Graduate Scholarships
Graduate candidates are eligible to receive the following scholarships.
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Heroes Fund Scholarship
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Keesee Scholarship
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Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship
Liberty University Online (LUO) Scholarships
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Canadian Student Discount
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Children of Fallen Heroes
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First Responder Discount
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Heroes Fund Scholarship
Grants
Grants are a form of financial aid that you do not need to repay. Many grants are based on financial need, and some also take into consideration academic performance, academic degree program, and/or residence status.
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Federal Pell Grant
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
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Federal TEACH Grant
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Iraq & Afghanistan Service Grant
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Liberty Supplemental Grant
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Liberty Scholars Grant Program (Undergraduate)
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Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
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Virginia Two Year College Transfer Grant
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Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education
Know more about the grants that you would be eligible for in the LU’s official website
Student Loans
All federal loans at LU are processed through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Lending Program. Student loans are a bit different from grants and scholarships. You are bound to repay back the borrowed amount with a certain rate of interest.
- PLUS Loans
Federal PLUS Loan applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are now available from the U.S. Department of Education at their official website.
- Canadian Student Loan
Canadian students who are considering attending Liberty University can review Canadian Student Loan options. These loans are processed through the Canadian government and do have eligibility and application requirements.
- Loans for International Students
The total number of students receiving aid is around 84% of applicants who get into LU. And, the total amount of aid provided is over $285901733.
In addition to the financial support in the form of scholarships, grants, or work-study, one can also opt for student loans.
For any further information or financial aid process, a student can visit the official website.
As this process starts with FAFSA, a candidate must first fill in the form and submit it before the deadline to determine their eligibility.